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I'm a stay-at-home mother of two. Despite the insanity of my life, I always find time to read...it is my outlet and my passion. I also love to cook and appreciate a good glass (or bottle) of wine. If you would like to contact me, my e-mail is rnawrot@cfl.rr.com.

Monday, October 4, 2010

This week, the Bumbles have gotten their Monday Movie Meme topic from their blog-buddy Jehara. And that is all things supernatural, witchy, or alieny. To me, this is a wide-open field for any kind of horror film...how to decide? Well, I won't bother you with The Shining again. Most of these aren't Oscar winners, but I enjoy them all the same:

1. Paranormal Activity - For a group of friends, a video camera and a few bucks, this movie sure did scare the living hell out of me and rock America's socks off. I didn't understand all the fuss for the first half of the film, but in the last half, when all that STUFF happens to the woman while they are sleeping, I was sufficiently spooked. I'm not surprised that they are coming out with a sequel, but doubt there is any way it can match this one.

2. The Blob - I recently rewatched this childhood favorite of mine, and was horrified and embarrassed at how corny it was - total B movie kitsch. Still, I believe it was one of the first scary movies I ever watched, and it resides in my nostalgic heart as the ultimate alien flick.

3. Contact - I saw this movie three or four times, and loved it every time. Why? I'm still trying to answer that question. Something about it was appealing to me. I love Jodi Foster, the plot was exciting, but methinks it had more to do with the character played by Matthew McConaughey (before he got all into himself) in which he is quite comely.

4. The Grudge - When I originally viewed this movie with my husband, we were jittery for several nights afterward. We have been recently re-visiting some of our favorite scary movies with our kids, and I will admit it wasn't nearly as freaky the second time around. Somethng about those Japanese horror remakes though...the black hair and black eyes...eek.

5. The Ring - The consensus in the Nawrot house is that this is the scariest movie made in some time. The first time I watched it, me, the queen of horror flicks, had to cover her eyes and almost had to leave the room. In watching it again a month or two ago, it had not lost it's verve.

So what say you about aliens, witches and paranormal films? Which are your go-to favorites?

18 comments:

Have you ever seen District 9? That was one of the weirdest alien/horror movies that I have ever seen, but really there was so much more to it. I actually had to stop watching it for a little bit, and then go back to it later because it was just such a difficult movie for me. I'd be curious to hear what you thought of it of you've watched it.

I like your choices, and also thought that The Grudge and The Ring were pretty scary.

I don't watch many horror movies much anymore. I just don't handle them as well as I used to!!

I agree with you -- there is just something about Contact that is so appealing! I felt like it was a very well told story and seemed so much like what I imagine could happen if alien life forms really did try to communicate to us...Jodie Foster is incredible, and McConaughey sure helps it, too! :)

The Grudge -- *Aweome!* Creepy! There's a part where that creepy chick is reflected in the train (or was it a bus?) window so unexpectedly, and all I know is I ended up behind Jason, with no memory of screaming and jumping and hiding! :)

The Ring -- Agree with you completely. SPOILER to those who haven't seen it: The way that chick just started coming out of the TV at the end!!!! Aaggh!!!!

The Ring and The Grudge -- loved them the best!! Have you seen Halle Berry's Gothika? Not bad!

I couldn't agree more with you about Contact, Sandy. I think it's a terrific movie & one I can watch over & over. Jody Foster is great & I liked Matthew McC here & I think it must be because it s one of his earlier gigs when he was a normal guy actor.The Blob is an awesome movie, so corny & kitsch which is what I love about it. Every once in a while it's shown on the scifi channel & worth watching for a good laugh!I don't recall ever hearing about Paranormal Activity. I'm going to check Netflix for this one!

The Ring is totally scary but there are some other Japanese horror films that scared me a little more. Of course I can't remember the names - I have to do some research!

Contact is pretty good; I saw it when I was young, and it was a bit drawn out for me, but I need to re-watch it now. I completely agree with you about Matthew McConaughey, then and now...As always, great list! :)